Great to hear, will probably open a 92 on my upcoming birthday. Had the 94 earlier this year and was quite inpressed already!Mike J. W. wrote: ↑21:20 Thu 03 Oct 2024I wholeheartedly agree, George. I think the 1992 Taylor's is the best Taylor's that I've had to date followed by the 1970. Granted I haven't tasted anything older than the 1963, but the 1992 is in a class by itself. It's both powerful and elegant. Maybe the 1994 will outclass it some day, but that's not the case right now.winesecretary wrote: ↑20:51 Thu 03 Oct 2024 The Taylor 1992 can be a truly staggering wine, and last time I looked £1800 a dozen retail - so you have done well there too.
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Finally! I found a bottle of 1984 Vintage Port from Messias on Auction.
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
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As someone born in 1984, I've had it twice (and I see it quite often on auction). I think it's a pretty decent VP, from a quite underwhelming year. Perfectly enjoyable, it just won't blow anyone's mind.
Honestly, don't take too long to drink it, I think it will only get worse from now on (I had it this year for my 40th, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't as good as the last one I opened, 5 years ago , but it could just be bottle variation).
Honestly, don't take too long to drink it, I think it will only get worse from now on (I had it this year for my 40th, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't as good as the last one I opened, 5 years ago , but it could just be bottle variation).
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Thats great info! thanks
My kid is not even 2 yo so I'll be sipping it on another occasion then
Looking forward to open it.
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?


Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
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I just used an Ah So corkscrew (the ones with the two metal prongs). Didn't want to risk a cork implosion.
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If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
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Will do!Mike J. W. wrote: ↑14:43 Sat 05 Oct 2024If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
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Just had this arrive .....
slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....
Now I need a bottle to test it on
slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....
Now I need a bottle to test it on

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A small haul from my latest trip to Portugal, the white Colheita being the gem of the bunch.

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A lovely white colheita.
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We definitely agreed on that! I look forward to reading your tasting notes on the crusted port.MigSU wrote:A lovely white colheita.
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Pintas 2018.
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It has arrived!
At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
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That's a great price! Especially considering the BBR price for the Noval 50.
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Well, it costs €260 in Kopke's website. I have a hook there

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Nice!
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3 x Warre Bottle Aged LBV 2010
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6 halves of RV60 - bottled by British Transport Hotels
6 halves of RV66 - Robertson's label, so could be Oporto or UK bottled?
6 halves of RV66 - Robertson's label, so could be Oporto or UK bottled?
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Found some more Niepoort 2017's at auction, so +1 OWC.
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@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...
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So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.
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Vesuvio '98 x 6
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Maybe I should. Had the Capela 2017 recently and was absolutely amazed by it. I've got some bids in an upcoming auction including another Niepoort 17 OWC, if I aquire it I will open oneMike J. W. wrote: ↑18:34 Wed 11 Dec 2024You should open one. It's absolutely young, but it drinks very well after a long decant. I had one recently just to see where it was at and it was very nice.

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10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.
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Incredibly cheap. Great catch!
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1 x 1967 Miguels Colheita (bottled 2017)
1 x 2003 Pocas Colheita
2 x Pocas Bonficador (these are fantastic and are a great QPR. I bought the last 2 bottles that Pocas had in stock)
1 x 2003 Pocas Colheita
2 x Pocas Bonficador (these are fantastic and are a great QPR. I bought the last 2 bottles that Pocas had in stock)
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That is astonishingly good pricing.Andy Milner wrote: ↑13:03 Sat 21 Dec 2024 10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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A few odd bottles from online auctions:
Croft LBV 2005
Graham LBV 1994
Warre 1955 (Harvey’s Bristol bottling)
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1 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV
1 x 2001 DB
1 x 1986 WC
1 x 1984 GM
2 x 1970 Ck
At auction €295 all in.
I swear no more Port buying this year
Happy new year everyone.
1 x 2001 DB
1 x 1986 WC
1 x 1984 GM
2 x 1970 Ck
At auction €295 all in.
I swear no more Port buying this year
Happy new year everyone.
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Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.
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Decision:jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:00 Mon 30 Dec 2024Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.
VAl = Vista Alegre
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I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.
Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)
I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.
Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)
I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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I love the Sao Leonardo Ports, especially their aged whites. I d have 2 questions for you though, Alex.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑00:30 Mon 06 Jan 2025 I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.
Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)
I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.
1. What were the ages on the Ports.?
2. Did the Vintage Wine & Port employees break into your house and force you at gunpoint to order it?

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Still collecting the 92 vintages (just Gilbert's left) and stumbled upon this beauty. I've got a few cases of the Malvedos, but will happily add this one to the collection.
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Congratulations, Mr Ambassador!
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Bottle #1! Nice.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Stuff I have bought recently …..
Stuff I have bought recently …..
All this has come up in conversations I’ve had so I thought might be an idea to point people at them.
I really quite like this decanter, it’s got weight to it and feels nice when holding it the stopper also is a really good fit, it is hand made which probably accounts for why it’s as nice as it is.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ZJQXPQQ
I have a number of stands and I ran into this one, all the other ones I have have a rod that goes up the inside of the decanter so whilst this one is not cheap it is more stable and lets the decanter drain.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSVRCF4K
and them both combined
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I have also used these to rescue small amounts of port for evenings out when needed …. Glass jar with a plastic top https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9MKG19B – the only thing wrong with them is the seal on the plastic lid however this can be fixed very effectively with one of these sheets https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT5XNWRV and a pair of scissors.
All this has come up in conversations I’ve had so I thought might be an idea to point people at them.
I really quite like this decanter, it’s got weight to it and feels nice when holding it the stopper also is a really good fit, it is hand made which probably accounts for why it’s as nice as it is.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ZJQXPQQ
I have a number of stands and I ran into this one, all the other ones I have have a rod that goes up the inside of the decanter so whilst this one is not cheap it is more stable and lets the decanter drain.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSVRCF4K
and them both combined
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I have also used these to rescue small amounts of port for evenings out when needed …. Glass jar with a plastic top https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9MKG19B – the only thing wrong with them is the seal on the plastic lid however this can be fixed very effectively with one of these sheets https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT5XNWRV and a pair of scissors.
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I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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now I had not thought of that but what an excellent idea ....Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑08:05 Sat 18 Jan 2025 I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!